Data Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE: Data Manager

LOCATION:
New Castle, DE START DATE: August 2026

OUR STORY

SummerCollab co-creates youth programs that energize kids to love learning, play wildly and believe in the power of their unique talents.  We envision a world filled with imaginative, confident young people who believe in their unique talents, intelligence and unlimited possibility.  Our signature programs, Tyler’s Camp, Literacy Corps and CollabClub, provide new experiences and rich activities designed to narrow learning gaps in low income communities.  We focus on cultivating self-worth, self-discovery, and meaningful human connection.  Through these programs, kids learn to be vulnerable, persistent and curious while exploring new experiences. A side effect of this work is improved confidence, academic engagement and performance.  

YOUR ROLE

The Data Manager plays a vital role in capturing and elevating our organization's impact by overseeing the entire lifecycle of youth development data, from collection to compliance reporting. By establishing a reliable data collection schedule and training front-line staff, this role ensures accurate, secure, and high-quality data entry across all programs. Ultimately, they ensure all data is collected so our data evaluator can create clear dashboards and actionable insights, empowering program teams to improve their work and providing leadership with the robust evidence needed to satisfy funders and secure future grants. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, maintain and manage the organization’s data collection schedule.
• Train front line staff in supporting data collection/survey completion.
• Monitor data collection according to data collection schedule to ensure deadlines are met and data gaps are minimized.
• Develop user-friendly data collection guides.
• Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for the organization’s database.
• Provide regular data cleaning, auditing and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure strict compliance with youth data privacy standards and organizational confidentiality policies.
• Extract and package data to share with grant evaluator.. 
• Ensure data collection practices are culturally responsive, equitable, and accessible for the youth and families served. 
• Travel to program sites during operation hours will be required for some aspects of this role.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented analyst who pairs strong database management skills with a genuine passion for youth development and community impact. They are an effective educator and communicator, capable of translating complex data requirements into clear, approachable guidance for front-line program staff. Thriving in a small nonprofit environment, they possess the technical savvy to maintain data integrity. Ultimately, they bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to data equity, ensuring that our evaluation practices respect and uplift the families we serve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

SummerCollab is an equal opportunity employer that strives to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, partners, community, volunteers, contractors, and vendors. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. 

SummerCollab does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression/identity, age, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical ability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a year-round, part-time position. Hours are dependent on the data and reporting schedules for the organization. Any employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of required background checks.